Head of Documentation Systems & Platform (Docs-as-Code)

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401(k)

paid time off

annual bonus structure

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Documentation Systems to bridge precise technical writing with platform innovation. You will lead a cross-functional team of Technical Writers and Platform Developers to deliver a scalable, user-friendly documentation ecosystem.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Customer Learning and Development and focuses on aligning documentation with product releases and business goals, driving high-quality, accessible information for diverse users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical documentation or platform management.
• 2+ years in a leadership or people-management role.
• Familiarity with Markdown, Git, CMS.
• Experience in robotics, hardware, or high-tech software environments is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of Technical Writers and Developers, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Own the roadmap for our documentation platform (CMS), ensuring it is robust, user-friendly, and integrated with the broader Boston Dynamics ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Platform Developers to maintain and enhance the technical infrastructure, ensuring high availability and a modern Docs-as-Code workflow.
• Partner with Technical Writers to establish style guides, taxonomies, and quality standards that make complex robotic concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
• Act as the primary liaison between CL&D and engineering/product teams to ensure documentation platform features align with product release cycles.
• Define and track KPIs for documentation health and platform engagement to drive informed system updates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Documentation strategy

Agile / Jira

Tools

Markdown

Git

CMS

Docusaurus

HTML5

CSS

Job description

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Documentation Systems to bridge precise technical writing with platform innovation. You will lead a cross-functional team of Technical Writers and Platform Developers to deliver a scalable, user-friendly documentation ecosystem.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Customer Learning and Development and focuses on aligning documentation with product releases and business goals, driving high-quality, accessible information for diverse users.